BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ AT MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC LIBRARIES September 26−October 3
The Miami-Dade Public Library System is celebrating Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read from September 26 – October 3 at all 48 branch libraries. Patrons – of all ages - are invited to celebrate the freedom to read during the Banned Books Week READ OUT! – a continuous reading of banned/challenged books, at the following branches:
Monday, September 28
North Dade Regional Library - 2455 NW 183 St. - 6 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, September 29
Palm Springs North Branch Library - 17601 NW 78 Ave. - 4 - 6 pm
Main Library - 101 W. Flagler St. - 4 – 5 pm
Miami Lakes Branch Library - 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. - 6 - 7 pm
Wednesday, September 30
Miami Beach Regional Library - 227 22nd St. - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
West Dade Regional Library - 9445 Coral Way - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library - 4284 SW 152 Ave. - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Naranja Branch Library - 14850 SW 280 St. - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 1
International Mall Branch Library 10315 NW 12 St. - 4 - 5 p.m.
According to the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, for each challenged book reported there are four or five that go unreported. From classics to recently published, there are many popular books and authors on the list. During the week of September 26 - October 3, the Library System will have these and many other challenged books available for you to read. Celebrate your freedom by checking them out.
For more information, contact 305.375. BOOK (2665).
